'The Social Animal' offers an introduction to modern social psychology. Elliot Aronson probes the patterns and motives of human behaviour, covering topics as diverse as conformity, obedience, politics, and advertising
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This book challenges orthodoxy and static ideas about small group dynamics. A primary goal is to offer an alternative model of group development.
Argues that desire and sexuality are key components of human experience that have been marginalised in the group therapy literature. This book features detailed clinical illustrations that cover areas such as: the erotic connection; the dissociation of desire; the group as witne…
Abstract: Drawing on the seminal ideas of British, European and American group analysis, psychoanalysts, social psychologists and social scientists, the books in this series will focus on the study of small and large groups, organisations and other social systems, and on the stu…
A selection of John D Sutherland's papers, this title provides an overview of the development of his thought on self and society and reveals the extent of his contribution to the field of mental health. These papers are of interest to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, counsellor…
Explains how almost anyone, given the right set of circumstances, can be radically manipulated to engage in otherwise incomprehensible and often dangerous acts
What makes us divide the world into ' us' and ' them'? How can we exert social influence over others? When does a peaceful protest turn into a riot? Why are some politicians heroes one day and villains the next? Where do we find the resources to resist authoritarian regimes? Tak…
Presents a groundbreaking and comprehensive program for designing effective and socially equitable groups of all sizes to create positive world change, from businesses and social justice groups to global organizations
